IFSC Code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Hazaribagh Branch, Jharkhand

Below are the complete branch details for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, HAZARIBAGH branch, located in HAZARIBAGH, JHARKHAND. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UTKS0001287. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case UTKS0001287 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – HAZARIBAGH — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's HAZARIBAGH branch, the IFSC UTKS0001287 breaks down as follows: UTKS identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001287 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Hazaribagh branch — IFSC UTKS0001287 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.

Branch details at a glance

Hazaribagh branch overview

Located at KHATA NO-18, KHASRA NO- 2617,VILLAGE- ORIYA, THANA NO-152, THANA- MUFFASIL,DISTRICT- HAZARIBAGH, JHARKHAND, PIN CODE-825301, the Hazaribagh branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UTKS0001287 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every Utkarsh Small Finance Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including HAZARIBAGH of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTKS0001287 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC UTKS0001287 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Hazaribagh branch is mapped to IFSC UTKS0001287 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains UTKS0001287.

Banking services available

The Hazaribagh branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-7485094981.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC UTKS0001287

How to transfer money using IFSC UTKS0001287

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC UTKS0001287 across all three.

How to use IFSC UTKS0001287 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's HAZARIBAGH branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC UTKS0001287.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and the branch as HAZARIBAGH.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to HAZARIBAGH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's HAZARIBAGH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTKS0001287 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – HAZARIBAGH, use IMPS. With IFSC UTKS0001287 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Hazaribagh

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC UTKS0001287:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at HAZARIBAGH is still linked to IFSC UTKS0001287.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's HAZARIBAGH branch, the IFSC UTKS0001287 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Hazaribagh branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC UTKS0001287 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Hazaribagh branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UTKS0001287 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UTKS0001287

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – HAZARIBAGH, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: UTKS0001287.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Reaching the branch

The Hazaribagh branch sits at KHATA NO-18, KHASRA NO- 2617,VILLAGE- ORIYA, THANA NO-152, THANA- MUFFASIL,DISTRICT- HAZARIBAGH, JHARKHAND, PIN CODE-825301. If you are travelling from outside Hazaribagh, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-7485094981 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC UTKS0001287 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UTKS0001287 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm UTKS0001287 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-7485094981.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Hazaribagh are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to UTKS0001287 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UTKS0001287 belongs to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's HAZARIBAGH branch, located at KHATA NO-18, KHASRA NO- 2617,VILLAGE- ORIYA, THANA NO-152, THANA-… in HAZARIBAGH, JHARKHAND. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.